Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura RSX | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 104.3 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 172.4 in | 176.4 in | -4 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 69.5 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 55.1 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2840 lb. | 2879 lb. | -39 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.7 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 55.7 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 53.3 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 43.6 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 35.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 52.5 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 51.6 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 33.9 in | -4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |